FIP Member ID : LM 013505

Digwas Bellemane, hailing from the serene town of Sirsi nestled in the breathtaking Western Ghats of Karnataka, India, is a self-employed professional in the electronics industry in Bengaluru. His photography journey began nearly 15 years ago, evolving into a distinguished photo artist specialising in Fine Art, Travel, and Landscape photography. His dedication to excellence is evident in his unique and captivating compositions. Digwas has participated in numerous international photographic exhibitions, affiliated with organisations such as the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique, the Photographic Society of America, Master of Light in Canada, and the Federation of Indian Photography. His acclaimed works have earned numerous honours, awards, and exhibition acceptances worldwide.

In 2018, Digwas completed an image analysis course conducted by the Photographic Society of America. He has been invited to judge many national and international photography contests. He is a life member of the Federation of Indian Photography, serving as in-charge of the Distinctions Committee and a Salon Saathi. Additionally, he is the lead and a member of the YPS Dṛṣṭi Editorial team. In 2018, YPS honoured him with a 'Service Award' for his outstanding contributions to art photography. In 2022, the Federation of Indian Photography awarded him the ESFIP distinction (Excellence Services to FIP) for his exceptional contributions.

Digwas has also been honoured with numerous accolades from prestigious photographic societies, including EFIAP/p, EPSA, EFIP, ESFIP, EIUP, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.MoL, A.CPE, Hon.CPE, Hon.WPG, Hon. AvTvISO, Hon.PESGSPC, Hon.FPPS, FAPU, and Hon.ELMG.

Mr. C R Sathyanarayana, is a Top Exhibitor in the world in Nature Photography as acknowledged by Photographic Society of Amaerica's Who is Who. He has won a whopping 10,000 plus Acceptances in Pictorial and Nature photography. This includes over 1000 Awards and Certificates in International and All India Salons.

Mr. Sathyanarayana was a member of the team that represented India in the FIAP NATURE BIENNIALS WORLD CUP events held in 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2018 which won many AWARDS for INDIA. He was one of the Key Persons in organizing the FIAP NATURE BIENNIAL WORLD CUP in INDIA in the years 2010 and 2014 held at Bangalore. He was a Working Committee member of FIP during 2013-2014.

Born in 1956, he holds degrees in Commerce and Law. He is a Managing Partner in Rajaram Textiles, dealing in Silk Sarees in wholesale and retail space. He is a former Tennis Player and represented Karnataka twice in National Championships.

Nagendra Muthmurdu, a native of a small village in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, India, is primarily engaged in agriculture. Following his B.Sc. graduation, he delved into the world of classical flute music and subsequently transitioned into the realm of photography, where he discovered his true passion. His main focus in photography is pictorial, encompassing genres such as Nature, Travel, Birds, Macro, and Street photography. His impressive achievements include earning distinctions as EFIAP and FFIP in the field of photography.

Nagendra Muthmurdu boasts an impressive track record in photography, having accumulated a total of 120 Awards to his name, which notably include 18 gold medals, along with more than 1500 acceptances in national and international photography exhibitions. His photographic works have been showcased in exhibitions across over 30 countries, and he has received prestigious accolades such as the "FIAP Best Author" and "Best Indian Entrant" awards in international exhibitions.

Acknowledging his significant contributions to the world of photography, Nagendra Muthmurdu was honored and felicitated with the "SAARTHA Award-2010 for Photography Art" in Manama, Bahrain. In addition to his photography pursuits, he is also a skilled writer, with numerous articles and photographs featured in leading Kannada magazines, periodicals, special issues, and cover pages. Furthermore, he has conducted numerous solo exhibitions and serves as a mentor and faculty member in various photography workshops.

Beyond his professional interests, Nagendra Muthmurdu enjoys trekking, music, reading, and writing, rounding out his diverse array of hobbies and passions.

Mr. C R Sathyanarayana, is a Top Exhibitor in the world in Nature Photography as acknowledged by Photographic Society of Amaerica's Who is Who. He has won a whopping 10,000 plus Acceptances in Pictorial and Nature photography. This includes over 1000 Awards and Certificates in International and All India Salons.

Mr. Sathyanarayana was a member of the team that represented India in the FIAP NATURE BIENNIALS WORLD CUP events held in 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2018 which won many AWARDS for INDIA. He was one of the Key Persons in organizing the FIAP NATURE BIENNIAL WORLD CUP in INDIA in the years 2010 and 2014 held at Bangalore. He was a Working Committee member of FIP during 2013-2014.

Born in 1956, he holds degrees in Commerce and Law. He is a Managing Partner in Rajaram Textiles, dealing in Silk Sarees in wholesale and retail space. He is a former Tennis Player and represented Karnataka twice in National Championships.

Astro Mohan is an Internationally renowned news photographer with over 24 years of experience in Photo Journalism. Presently, he works as Senior News Photographer for Udayavani a popular Kannada Daily Newspaper. His picture Karavali Kambala bagged the First Prize in the International Photography Competition, held by Nikon in United Kingdom. This is among the 400 plus national and international awards that he had won. His pictures have been exhibited widely. The rare photographs, which Astro Mohan shot on the life style of Dr. Shivaram Karnath, Jnana Peetha Awardee of Kannada literature, have been considered a landmark, which brought name and fame to Mohan as an artistic photographer of vivid interest. His spectacular photographs on the beauty and serenity of various flowers made innumerable art lovers to turn once again to the nature.

He has been felicitated by many Photography Associations for his works. He is a distinguished member of Photography Society of America (PSA), Royal Photographic Society (RPS), Director of Karnataka Photographers Association (KPA) and founder member of Udupi Press photographers Association (UPPA). He teaches photography at various universities and has conducted innumerable workshops.

His deep academic interest in Astrology earned him the name prefix. Hailing from Bellary, he did his schooling in Belgaum and degree in Mangalore. Astro Mohan is also a Magician, astrologer, palmist, orator, cine actor, artiste, art critic and a prolific organiser of shows.

FIP Member ID : LM 013505

Digwas Bellemane, hailing from the serene town of Sirsi nestled in the breathtaking Western Ghats of Karnataka, India, is a self-employed professional in the electronics industry in Bengaluru. His photography journey began nearly 15 years ago, evolving into a distinguished photo artist specialising in Fine Art, Travel, and Landscape photography. His dedication to excellence is evident in his unique and captivating compositions. Digwas has participated in numerous international photographic exhibitions, affiliated with organisations such as the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique, the Photographic Society of America, Master of Light in Canada, and the Federation of Indian Photography. His acclaimed works have earned numerous honours, awards, and exhibition acceptances worldwide.

In 2018, Digwas completed an image analysis course conducted by the Photographic Society of America. He has been invited to judge many national and international photography contests. He is a life member of the Federation of Indian Photography, serving as in-charge of the Distinctions Committee and a Salon Saathi. Additionally, he is the lead and a member of the YPS Dṛṣṭi Editorial team. In 2018, YPS honoured him with a 'Service Award' for his outstanding contributions to art photography. In 2022, the Federation of Indian Photography awarded him the ESFIP distinction (Excellence Services to FIP) for his exceptional contributions.

Digwas has also been honoured with numerous accolades from prestigious photographic societies, including EFIAP/p, EPSA, EFIP, ESFIP, EIUP, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.MoL, A.CPE, Hon.CPE, Hon.WPG, Hon. AvTvISO, Hon.PESGSPC, Hon.FPPS, FAPU, and Hon.ELMG.

FIP Member ID : LM013544

From childhood, Gangadhar had immense love for Nature. He loves Scenic beauty, Colourful flowers and Butterflies. With immense zeal for photography, he now spends most of his free time capturing the exciting behavioral moments of fascinating wildlife as they unfold in their natural habitat. He has won many International medals, awards and certificates of merit in various national and international salons. He has participated in many Indian and International Salons and won awards. More than 200 of his photographs were displayed at exhibitions held in England, Taipei, Slovenia, USA, Greece and Serbia apart from India.

He was part of the team that represented India in the 16th FIAP Nature Biennial Photography World Cup held in Norway at which India won Gold Medal in Prints and Projected Images categories. He once again represented India in the 17th FIAP Biennial Photography World Cup held at Bengaluru, in which India, once again, won the Gold Medal.

Mr. C R Sathyanarayana, is a Top Exhibitor in the world in Nature Photography as acknowledged by Photographic Society of Amaerica's Who is Who. He has won a whopping 10,000 plus Acceptances in Pictorial and Nature photography. This includes over 1000 Awards and Certificates in International and All India Salons.

Mr. Sathyanarayana was a member of the team that represented India in the FIAP NATURE BIENNIALS WORLD CUP events held in 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2018 which won many AWARDS for INDIA. He was one of the Key Persons in organizing the FIAP NATURE BIENNIAL WORLD CUP in INDIA in the years 2010 and 2014 held at Bangalore. He was a Working Committee member of FIP during 2013-2014.

Born in 1956, he holds degrees in Commerce and Law. He is a Managing Partner in Rajaram Textiles, dealing in Silk Sarees in wholesale and retail space. He is a former Tennis Player and represented Karnataka twice in National Championships.

FIP MEMBER ID : LM013007-II

Mr. Prasanna Venkatesh Gubbi is a Natural History Photography by choice. He has won more than 25 International and 60 National awards. He has exhibited more than 400 images in 20 different countries including India, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Australia, Austria, Argentina, Hungary, Scotland, Greece and Slovenia. He is the winner of Asia\'s most prestigious Wildlife Photography Award, Wind land Smith Rice Natures Best Photography, Asia in Birds Section in the year 2016. He was also a Runner in the Wildlife section in the prestigious Comraderie Photography Contest held by ICICI Bank in 2016.

His images have been published in popular Indian Photography magazines like Sanctuary Asia and Seavus. They have also been published in Nature's Best Photography Magazine and Khabar Magazine published in the USA. Few of his Big Cat images were part of the Coffee Table book published by Dubai Mall.

FIP Member ID : LM 013505

Digwas Bellemane, hailing from the serene town of Sirsi nestled in the breathtaking Western Ghats of Karnataka, India, is a self-employed professional in the electronics industry in Bengaluru. His photography journey began nearly 15 years ago, evolving into a distinguished photo artist specialising in Fine Art, Travel, and Landscape photography. His dedication to excellence is evident in his unique and captivating compositions. Digwas has participated in numerous international photographic exhibitions, affiliated with organisations such as the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique, the Photographic Society of America, Master of Light in Canada, and the Federation of Indian Photography. His acclaimed works have earned numerous honours, awards, and exhibition acceptances worldwide.

In 2018, Digwas completed an image analysis course conducted by the Photographic Society of America. He has been invited to judge many national and international photography contests. He is a life member of the Federation of Indian Photography, serving as in-charge of the Distinctions Committee and a Salon Saathi. Additionally, he is the lead and a member of the YPS Dṛṣṭi Editorial team. In 2018, YPS honoured him with a 'Service Award' for his outstanding contributions to art photography. In 2022, the Federation of Indian Photography awarded him the ESFIP distinction (Excellence Services to FIP) for his exceptional contributions.

Digwas has also been honoured with numerous accolades from prestigious photographic societies, including EFIAP/p, EPSA, EFIP, ESFIP, EIUP, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.MoL, A.CPE, Hon.CPE, Hon.WPG, Hon. AvTvISO, Hon.PESGSPC, Hon.FPPS, FAPU, and Hon.ELMG.

Astro Mohan is an Internationally renowned news photographer with over 24 years of experience in Photo Journalism. Presently, he works as Senior News Photographer for Udayavani a popular Kannada Daily Newspaper. His picture Karavali Kambala bagged the First Prize in the International Photography Competition, held by Nikon in United Kingdom. This is among the 400 plus national and international awards that he had won. His pictures have been exhibited widely. The rare photographs, which Astro Mohan shot on the life style of Dr. Shivaram Karnath, Jnana Peetha Awardee of Kannada literature, have been considered a landmark, which brought name and fame to Mohan as an artistic photographer of vivid interest. His spectacular photographs on the beauty and serenity of various flowers made innumerable art lovers to turn once again to the nature.

He has been felicitated by many Photography Associations for his works. He is a distinguished member of Photography Society of America (PSA), Royal Photographic Society (RPS), Director of Karnataka Photographers Association (KPA) and founder member of Udupi Press photographers Association (UPPA). He teaches photography at various universities and has conducted innumerable workshops.

His deep academic interest in Astrology earned him the name prefix. Hailing from Bellary, he did his schooling in Belgaum and degree in Mangalore. Astro Mohan is also a Magician, astrologer, palmist, orator, cine actor, artiste, art critic and a prolific organiser of shows.

Nagendra Muthmurdu, a native of a small village in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, India, is primarily engaged in agriculture. Following his B.Sc. graduation, he delved into the world of classical flute music and subsequently transitioned into the realm of photography, where he discovered his true passion. His main focus in photography is pictorial, encompassing genres such as Nature, Travel, Birds, Macro, and Street photography. His impressive achievements include earning distinctions as EFIAP and FFIP in the field of photography.

Nagendra Muthmurdu boasts an impressive track record in photography, having accumulated a total of 120 Awards to his name, which notably include 18 gold medals, along with more than 1500 acceptances in national and international photography exhibitions. His photographic works have been showcased in exhibitions across over 30 countries, and he has received prestigious accolades such as the "FIAP Best Author" and "Best Indian Entrant" awards in international exhibitions.

Acknowledging his significant contributions to the world of photography, Nagendra Muthmurdu was honored and felicitated with the "SAARTHA Award-2010 for Photography Art" in Manama, Bahrain. In addition to his photography pursuits, he is also a skilled writer, with numerous articles and photographs featured in leading Kannada magazines, periodicals, special issues, and cover pages. Furthermore, he has conducted numerous solo exhibitions and serves as a mentor and faculty member in various photography workshops.

Beyond his professional interests, Nagendra Muthmurdu enjoys trekking, music, reading, and writing, rounding out his diverse array of hobbies and passions.